You think having tea without sugar is keeping you safe from diabetes? Here’s what a Mumbai-based doctor says
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 21, 2026, 13:08 (IST)
Ditching sugar in your chai is not enough for diabetes prevention, warns Dr. Shehla Shaikh. Sedentary lifestyles, poor sleep, and chronic stress significantly elevate risks, impacting insulin resistance. Processed "sugar-free" foods also deceive people. True prevention lies in holistic lifestyle changes: regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, and whole foods.